Hotel, Travel, and City Information

Here's all the information you need to travel and stay in Albuquerque, New Mexico, for this year's Fall Conference! This year, APPAM has secured discounts for various services, including airfare, local transportation, and lodging at the Hyatt Regency.

Sessions at the 2014 Fall Conference will be held in the Albuquerque Convention Center and Hyatt Regency Hotel. The hotel and the convention center are across the street from one another.

Hyatt Regency Albuquerque SOLD OUT

If you reserved a room at the Hyatt, you are responsible for contacting the hotel to change or cancel the reservation, if needed. With a hotel reservation, you will be charged a non-refundable deposit of the first night’s room fees and taxes. Reservations may be canceled within 24 hours prior to arrival without penalty and any deposits refunded.

Hotel Amenities

Fitness Center

The hotel offers all guests complementary access to its StayFitTM fitness center 24 hours a day. The center includes a full array of equipment, including treadmills, cross-trainers, cycling bikes, a crunch bench, free weights, resistance bands, balls, and stretching mats.

Rooftop Pool

Enjoy the hotel's heated rooftop pool. The view includes the Sandia Peak Mountains and downtown skyline. The pool is open 7 am - 10 pm seasonally.

High-speed Internet Access

The Hyatt Regency offers high speed internet for a daily fee of $9.95.

Business Center

The hotel business center provides a wide variety of services and is open 24 hours a day.

Crowne Plaza Albuquerque SOLD OUT

The Crowne Plaza Albuquerque is located 2.5 miles from the Albuquerque Convention Center. Please note there are NO conference events scheduled at this hotel. A free shuttle bus to and from the Albuquerque Convention Center will be provided with regular pickup/dropoff service throughout each day of the conference.

*Those attending one of the evening receptions will be returned to the Crowne Plaza via the event bus.

If you reserved a room at the Crowne Plaza, you are responsible for contacting the hotel to change or cancel the reservation, if needed. With a hotel reservation, you will be charged a non-refundable deposit of the first night’s room fees and taxes. Reservations may be canceled within 24 hours prior to arrival without penalty and any deposits refunded.

The Crowne Plaza is situated on a 14-acre oasis in the University of New Mexico & midtown district that captures the unique flavor & artistry of the southwest.

Hotel Amenities

Health and Fitness Center

An extensive exercise and fitness center is open for guests onsite. An indoor and outdoor pool are also available for guest use.

Internet Access

Standard Internet service is free for all guests. Wired and wireless access is available in all rooms, the business center, and public areas.

Business Center

The hotel business center provides a wide variety of services and is open 24 hours a day.

Fairfield Inn Albuquerque University Area

The Fairfield Inn Albuquerque University Area is located next to the Crowne Plaza Albuquerque, approximately 2.5 miles from the Albuquerque Convention Center. A free shuttle bus to and from the Albuquerque Convention Center will be provided with regular pickup/dropoff service at the Crowne Plaza throughout each day of the conference. The shuttle will operate continuously during the following hours:

*Those attending one of the evening receptions will be returned to the Crowne Plaza via the event bus.

The property is minutes away from some of the best attractions in the southwest, including the New Mexico Museum of Natural History, Albuquerque Aquarium, Rio Grande Zoo, & Old Town Albuquerque's unique shops and galleries. At the hotel, each guest has access to our indoor pool and whirlpool, perfect for easing stress away. For those looking to stay in shape, our recently-expanded fitness center allows each guest the opportunity to continue their fitness regimen. And with complimentary high-speed internet, get work done without having to break a sweat.

If you reserved a room at the Fairfield, you are responsible for contacting the hotel to change or cancel the reservation, if needed. With a hotel reservation, you will be charged a non-refundable deposit of the first night’s room fees and taxes. Reservations may be canceled within 24 hours prior to arrival without penalty and any deposits refunded.

The Fairfield will take reservations at the special APPAM rate until space is no longer available.

Albuquerque Convention Center

The Albuquerque Convention Center is located on 2nd Street NW between Marquette Avenue and Tijeras Avenue. Free wifi is available in all of the center's public spaces and APPAM will provide complimentary wifi in the exhibit hall. Downtown Albuquerque offers a variety of restaurants and cafés for attendees. Some of the restaurants within walking distance included, but are not limited to:

Various restaurants inside the Galeria (such as Subway, Isabella’s Baked, and Zohra’s Café)

Air Travel

Hyatt Regency Albuquerque is only 4.5 miles (10 minutes) from The Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ). Both United and Delta offer discounts for airfares to this year's conference.

United Airlines

United is pleased to offer discounted airfares of 2% to 10% off published fares for your travel to the conference. Save an additional 3% off by booking your own reservations at www.united.com. Choose your flight times, and access your meeting discounts by inserting ZSW2801742 in the Offer Code box.

Or, call your travel professional or United Meetings at 800- 426-1122 (in U.S. and Canada) for reservations. Please note that a $25 fee will be charged when a reservation is made by calling United Meetings. Refer to Z Code ZSW2 and Agreement Code: 801742

Delta Airlines

Delta is pleased to offer 2% to 10% off published airfares for your travel to the conference. When booking online at delta.com, enter the meeting code (NMGGF) in the box provided on the page.

Reservations may also be made by calling Delta Meeting reservations at 800-328-1111 from Monday through Friday (7am-7pm CDT). There is a direct ticketing fee of $25.00 for booking reservations by phone.

Ground Transportation

Conference Shuttle

A complimentary shuttle will provide regular pickup/dropoff service between the Crown Plaza Albuquerque and the Convention Center. The shuttle will operate continuously during the following hours:

*Those attending one of the evening receptions will be returned to the Crowne Plaza via the event bus.

Airport Shuttle

Sunport Shuttle is pleased to offer a voucher for conference attendees, a round-trip rate of $20/person or one-way trip for $11/person. (Each additional passenger on the same shuttle to the Hyatt will be $5, roundtrip for second passenger is $10.) Reservations can be made online at www.SunportShuttle.com or by calling the toll-free number at 866-505-4966.

Taxi Service

The approximate one-way taxi fare from the Albuquerque International Sunport Airport (ABQ) to the Hyatt Regency Albuquerque is $18-$20.

Avis Rent-a-Car

Avis offers attendees of the APPAM 2014 Annual Conference a discount off the price of rental cars between October 30 and November 16, 2014 with the discount code D017154. To book your reservation, please provide this discount code when calling Avis directly at (800) 331-1600. Alternatively, you may reserve a rental car online via the following link: Avis.com - APPAM 2014

Hertz Rent-a-Car

To reserve your special meeting rates, please provide your Convention Number (CV) # 04940013 to your corporate travel department or your travel agent when making reservations. You can also make reservations online at hertz.com or call Hertz directly:

U.S. and Canada: (800) 654-2240
Other: (405) 749-4434

If booking online, please make sure to check off [I have a discount] and then enter in the CV #04940013.At the time of reservation, the meeting rates will be automatically compared to other Hertz rates and you’ll be quoted the best comparable rate available.

Hotel Parking

The Hyatt Regency Albuquerque offers $12.00 for self parking and $16.00 for valet parking. The Crowne Plaza offers free, complimentary self parking; valet parking is available for a fee.

Bus Travel

The Albuquerque Greyhound bus station (320 1st Street SW) is located one (1) mile from the Hyatt Regency Albuquerque. The approximate one-way fare to the Hyatt Regency Albuquerque is about $8-$12.

Local Attractions

Take a walk through history in Albuquerque's Historic Old Town. Shop the more than 150 boutiques and galleries then relax in the Rose Garden or San Felipe de Neri Church. With winding brick paths, gardens and balconies, wrought iron and adobe benches and quiet hidden patios, you'll delight in the experience of visiting this serene village that has been the focal point of community life since 1706. Just a five minute drive from Hyatt Regency, Old Town is open for visitors seven days a week from 9:30 to 4:30 pm. There’s always something to do in Albuquerque, NM!